If you pursue graduate studies in engineering at Saint Louis University's Parks College
of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, you will develop enhanced analytical skills.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of major theoretical and practical concepts;
written and oral communication skills as applied to technical areas; and the critical
and creative thinking skills required to conduct state-of-the-art research.

SLU’s master’s degree in engineering requires a minimum of 30 credits beyond a bachelor’s
degree. If you pursue an option in research, six of the total credits to the degree
must be in thesis research. If you pursue the project option, three of the total credits
for the degree must be devoted to carrying out a project, approved by your faculty
adviser.

Our engineering M.S. also allows you to customize your program of study to meet your
professional goals. This program, which will also take into account your academic
background, must be approved by your faculty adviser, the department chair and the
graduate programs director for Parks College.

SLU’s Ph.D. in engineering requires a total of 60 credits of coursework beyond the
bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 12 credits of dissertation. A limited number
of courses may be at the 4000 level; all others must be at the 5000 or higher level.
Those students who earn an M.S. degree may include a maximum of 24 master’s degree
course credits, but not the thesis or project credits in the 60 credits for the Ph.D.
degree.

Graduates of SLU’s master’s program in engineering are prepared to enter the aerospace and mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, electrical
and computer engineering, or engineering physics industry, depending upon their chosen
concentration.

Graduates of the doctoral program seek employment in the industry, government or as
university professors.

Parks College offers graduate fellowship awards and assistantships each year. Assistantships
provide tuition, stipend and health insurance. There are also many opportunities for
students to receive funding through external research grants that are managed by individual
faculty.

INTO SLU offers the Pathway Program for international students who are interested this course but do not meet the direct
entry requirements. Visit intostudy.com/slu/programs for more information.

Assistantship Application Deadline

Students who want to be considered for an assistantship must submit their application
by March 1.

Review Process

Once all the materials are received and the online application is complete, materials
will be reviewed by the Parks College's Office of Graduate Programs before being sent
to the engineering department for a recommendation. The final decision is made by
the director of Parks College’s graduate programs.

Admissions decisions are made based on your background and educational experience.
Applications are reviewed as soon as they become complete, and decisions are generally
made within a few weeks.